We wish to propose a panel that encourages thinking about minorityidentity and the process of modernism and modernization. In what ways canwe conceive of the role of minority identity in a discourse dominated by asingle voice that seeks to drown out all others? Papers dealing withmodernity and colonialism are of particular interest, especially thosethat look at to what extent postmodernity has resolved this “darker side”of modernity.

We are looking for answers to these and other related questions,approached from a wide range of disciplines, including political andsocial theory, science and technology, art, drama and performance studies,literary criticism and theory, and others. Please send a 300-500 wordabstract, along with a brief CV to tgirshi1_at_binghamton.edu, no later thanFriday, May 5, 2006, although earlier submissions are appreciated.